Litespeed ocoee

[dandy1]

Figured I'd put up my latest project. A litespeed ocoee from 1997.

Picked up as a frame last year, first thing to do was to remove the tired decals... And order new decals from litespeed, which arrived to me in a week! Not bad service at all!

https://www.flickr.com/gp/185999822@N03/3w6f15

https://www.flickr.com/gp/185999822@N03/574940

I was going to use the crossmaxs from the kona, but I decided to keep those on the kona and picked up some crossrides with yellow hubs which kind of complimented the decals.. And fitted some butterscotch tyres... Although unsure whether these match, so they may change!

https://www.flickr.com/gp/185999822@N03/474YHX

 

[dandy1]

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Next up was to source a groupset.. Was initially going to go for xt, but I already had a few xtr so opted for that. Which turned out to be a bit of a mission to source some of the parts! Especially finding a Crankset in decent condition!

https://www.flickr.com/gp/185999822@N03/bDhE75

 

[dandy1]

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And finally finished it at the weekend

1997 litespeed ocoee
Fox f80 terralogic fork
Mavic crossride wheels
XTR m950/952 groupset
Ritchey wcs finishing kit

https://www.flickr.com/gp/185999822@N03/bkpej9

https://www.flickr.com/gp/185999822@N03/r27tQp

https://www.flickr.com/gp/185999822@N03/rh09Ve

https://www.flickr.com/gp/185999822@N03/456w15

https://www.flickr.com/gp/185999822@N03/cv0J21

https://www.flickr.com/gp/185999822@N03/PXKq1X

 

[dandy1]

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For some reason it's not showing the images.... Anyone know how to show the pics without clicking on the link?

 

[dandy1]

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Pics..

 

[Magpiegifts]

Wow that's nice.

Good choice on the xtr.

 

[foxb13]

Nice! What butterscotch tires are these? Tioga Psycho K/S?

 

[dandy1]

Wow that's nice.

Good choice on the xtr.

Cheers buddy, yes, must admit I think I would have regretted not putting it on. It does work really well

Nice! What butterscotch tires are these? Tioga Psycho K/S?

They're actually from a brand called vee rubber... Not as fancy as tioga or Michelin. I did get a set of nos wildgrippers in butterscotch, but the condition was worse than these, and as I ride a few times a week I wanted something in better condition. Although I may change them for something else. Went for a first ride today and the front end seems a tad heavy. It's either the forks, or I'm thinking it's probably the tyres being a bit on the heavy side. Do might look for some tan wall folders

 

[Magpiegifts]

Is that a fizik saddle?

 

[dandy1]

Is that a fizik saddle?

Ha yeah, I've had it for years, seems to transfer from bike to bike. Ought to change it really, it's not the most comfortable